
QUINOA BOWL WITH SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Quinoa along with the selected vegetables will support the Earth element and help the digestive system flow. Quinoa is a protein that can help you build energy and fight off fatigue.
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1 cup of quinoa, rinsed
2 1/2 cups of boiling water
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 sweet potato, cooked and diced
1/2 cup of frozen peas, thawed
1/4 of a red pepper, diced
1 scallion, diced
1 Tablespoon of browned butter
Cracked pepper to taste
Optional: Diced chicken pieces
Optional: 1/3 cup of dried cranberries
1
Add salt to boiling water and add quinoa. When water comes to a full boil, lower to a simmer. Let simmer until water is absorbed.
2
Meanwhile is a separate bowl, add the sweet potatoes, peas, red peppers, and scallions. Add optional cranberries and chicken.
3
When Quinoa is fully cooked, add to vegetable mixture and gently mix.
Pour butter over mixture, add cracked pepper and mix once again.
Enjoy!
CategoryGrains and Noodles
Ingredients
1 cup of quinoa, rinsed
2 1/2 cups of boiling water
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 sweet potato, cooked and diced
1/2 cup of frozen peas, thawed
1/4 of a red pepper, diced
1 scallion, diced
1 Tablespoon of browned butter
Cracked pepper to taste
Optional: Diced chicken pieces
Optional: 1/3 cup of dried cranberries